Pearl Oyster Bar

The restaurant opened in 1997 and closed in 2022. The restaurant served takeout and had outdoor dining in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Charles attributed the closure to rising expenses. Influence and references Pearl Oyster Bar has been credited with re-popularizing oyster bars in New York City. James Gandolfini, the actor who portrayed Tony Soprano, ate at Pearl Oyster Bar after the episode aired. Charles referenced the show's mention of the restaurant to Gandolfini, but Gandolfini did not remember the line. ==Reviews and accolades==

Reviews In a 1999 review for New York Magazine, Gael Greene praised the restaurant's lobster, but noted that the restaurant's compact size might prevent some from feeling "comfortable". Helen Rosner, in a review of the restaurant Penny published in 2024, referred to Pearl Oyster Bar as "well-missed". Accolades The restaurant was included in the Michelin Guide for New York City. The restaurant was a semi-finalist for the 2014 James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant. ==References==